CC-UC-01402 - Unable to Perform Procedure

Actors

  • Client/client caregiver
  • Medical doctor (MD)/nurse practitioner (NP)/surgical team
  • Medical administrator

Pre-conditions

  • Client has a scheduled procedure with the MD/NP/surgical team.
  • Client is at the clinic for a medical procedure.
  • Procedure cannot be performed and reasons may include but not limited to equipment being unavailable, client is unwell, etc.
Step Description Data elements collected Result
1 MD/NP/surgical team is unable to perform the procedure.
  • Procedure Status
  • Procedure Status Reason
The procedure is not performed, and the reason is documented in the client's medical record.
2 Medical administrator re-schedules the procedure. Not applicable Procedure is rescheduled and recorded in the client's medical record.
3 Use case ends. Not applicable Not applicable

Post-conditions

  • Procedure is not performed and the reason is documented.
  • Procedure is rescheduled.
  • Client's medical record is updated.

Contact us

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How to cite:

Canadian Institute for Health Information. CC-UC-01402 - Unable to Perform Procedure. Accessed November 02, 2026.